Being conformed to the image of Christ

Maintaining Our Spiritual Health

Some notes from the message on Maintaining Our Spiritual Health – Sunday April 17, 2011

Preach the Gospel to yourself regularly
At Easter Jesus was condemned. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. http://bible.us/Rom8.1.ESV

The gospel or good news is not just the grace of God that saves us but it is also the grace of God that sustains us. We don’t start with the spirit and seek to perfect ourselves in the flesh – it begins and ends with the Holy Spirit leading, guiding and showing us the way.
Study Romans for the most complete understanding of the Gospel and Galatians for Paul’s personal and impassioned plea to never loose what was gained by Jesus for our benefit – the good news.

Read and study the Bible regularly
Listen to worship or uplifting music
Pray
Fast
Fellowship
– Simply being in a room with people is not fellowship.
– Find out about each other by asking questions.
– Pray for each otherGet over offenses quickly
– Forgive those who hurt you
– Pray for them
– Do good to them even if it is not returned
– Speak with them and do your best to get things cleared upGuard your heart against all forms of pride
– Overt
– Covert
– SpiritualKeep in good physical shape
– Rest
– Recreate
– Keep active
– Keep hydratedhttp://health.ninemsn.com.au/menshealth/healthandfitness/8236039/do-you-know-the-health-benefits-of-waterKeep in good financial shape
– Prepare a budget
– Stick to your budget
– Live without a credit card if you can or keep a very small limit and try not to be tempted to increase it
– Save for your future and regular holidayshttp://blog.mybudget.com.au/2011/04/manage-good-debt-minimise-bad-debt.htmlBe an encourager
– Be genuine
– Initiate and don’t always wait to be encouraged
– When you think of people pray for them or txt, call or inbox them

City Edge Church

CAR PARKING:
You can park on Middlesex Road, Kent Road or Durham Road. However, please check the signs carefully as there is restricted parking on Sundays.

TRAIN:
If arriving by train, take the Lilydale train line to Chatham Station and the Base is a short walk from there. (Note: Make sure you travel to Chatham station and not Lilydale station as Lilydale is the end of the line)

TRAM:
If arriving by tram, take Number 70 and get off at Stop 52 - Lockhart St and the Base is a short walk from there.